The D.Min. in Educational Leadership is designed for leaders in full-time school ministry, such as heads of schools, chaplains, rectors, and teachers of religion. The program involves academic research as such research pertains to the practice of being a leader in school ministry. Three years of full-time school ministry are normally required for participation in the program.

SPECIFIC GOALS:

• To foster increased knowledge and professional skills in critical areas of school ministry;

• To draw upon contemporary behavioral sciences in order to develop effective strategies for leadership;

• To help leaders to understand themselves and how they may be more effective in school ministry;

• To encourage collegial relationships within the profession of school ministry;

• To provide the opportunity for in-depth study, especially as an “act of ministry” is documented in the project thesis;

• To increase knowledge of school ministry with special reference to the literature in the field;

• To encourage spiritual growth and consistent theological reflection on the practice of school ministry.